NADOES PLAYER PROFILES ‘10
Name: Stuart Hablutzel
Nickname: Stu Von Blitzenstein
Position: Flanker
Teams Represented: RBHS 1st XV 2006 and 2007, Nadoes 09
Studies: BSc Property Studies
How did you become a Nadoes Ranger?: So many things lead to me becoming a Nadoes ranger. Things like being coached by the Godfather during high school, being on the receiving end of a concussion in the Bosch old boys game thanks to Donkey absolutely cleaning me, or just seeing okes on the side of the field going nuts on a Saturday morning. But ultimately it’s the games of touch on lower desert that cemented my place as a Nadoes Ranger.
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to?: Matty Morris, the oke is tough as nails and never lacks commitment.
Before a rugby game, I … skip all possible classes and spend the time watching youtube video clips of big hits and sick tries.
Where will you be in ten years time?: Surfing a nice left hand break on my private island.
What do you eat for breakfast?: Excellence
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: Will Farrell, Matt Heals and Graeme Stegs.
Youth or Experience: The Youth!
Favourite Quote: “Nobody ever drowned in his own sweat.”
Unusual random fact: Iguana’s can and do commit suicide
Favourite superhero: Graham Barrett
Relationship Status: Single
Favourite Nadoes moment: Definitely the start of my Nadoes career at the Cape Town 10’s. Made up of a couple of moments like running on against a ferocious Trevor Halstead in the beer league, the fines session at the beer tent, Donkey tackling Jason Elley through the white picket fencing, or being one of the few Nadoes to pitch for the game the morning after. This set the tone for what was a hectic first season with the Doe’s.
Sleeves or a beater: You can’t say no to a beater on a hot summer day
Name: Josh Gloak
Nickname: Gloakocoko; Tappa Henning
Position: Second row, more commonly known as, “lock”
Profession/ Studies: 2nd year Business Science Finance, part-time provincial rugby referee
How did you become a Nadoes Ranger?: Ever since high school its been a dream of mine to play Nadoes rugby. This dream was amplified in Matric after having being mentored by Nadoes legends such as Jake Mitchell, Gordon Duffet, Thomas Vaughan, Yogi, Tim Rawbone, Bomber, Wes Chetty. These okes ignited a passion inside me that will never die. After having played a couple of games for some kak internal league side and getting pumped every week, I decided enough was enough and I had to follow my true calling…Never looked back. Needless to say, we cleaned my old side 50-0 in the final, cherry on top.
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to? Every single guy that calls himself a Nadoe is a hero of mine, but to nail it down to one man, it would have to be Justin “Jake” Mitchell. His vibe and passion is unplayable.
Before a rugby game, I … wake up to the sound of my alarm…”We are the champions” by Queen, chuck downstairs having not one but 2 protein shakes to start the day. Slap on my Nadoes Tshirt and Take the Jammie Shuttle to Varsity, whispering to myself, ” U cha cha u cha cha Nadoes,” the whole way there. I then bunk half my lectures to walk around campus wishing fellow Nadoes a Happy Nadoes Day. Just before I head down to the greenmile I stop at OK Minimart and buy a Tornadoe ice-cream. As i arrive and sense the calm before the storm, I plug my Ipod in and listen to Barack Obama’s victory speech and Al Paccino’s Any Given Sunday speech.
Where will you be in ten years time? Hopefully working for Donald Trump and flying back every Wednesday to show the youth how it’s done.
What do you eat for breakfast: 2 whole eggs, 3 egg whites- scrambled. 1 cup oats. 1 protein shake.
Protein: 60 grams
Carbs: 32 grams
Fat: 13 grams
This is why I’m such a bus.
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: Donald Trump (he is my ultimate hero), Taylor Swift (I am in love with her) and lastly Nick Mallet (in my opinion, the best rugby coach in history).
Current facebook status: I recently discovered that the letters, “T” and “G” are far too close together on the keyboard. For this reason I will no longer be ending emails with the word, “Regards”, ever again.
Youth or Experience: You can’t coach experience.
Favourite Quote: Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.
Unusual random fact: No piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times
Favourite superhero: The Incredible Hulk…Nobody can compete.
Relationship Status: Single
Favourite Nadoes moment: Being handed the captaincy by Wilko and Olly and a week later leading the Nadoes to our 1st ever 6down trophy.
Sleeves or a beater: I’m with Guy Loxton on this one. Beater. Nuff said.
Name: Brennan Kevin Wright
Nickname: MaVaaba, Brenno’s, Brin, Wrightles, Bobby Skinstad…
Position: Flyha… I Mean Loose Forward
Teams represented/ sporting achievements: u/16 WP Regional, RBHS 1st, u/19 WP Sevens, 7-a-side Cream Team and the TORNADOES !!!!
Profession/ Studies: Business Science Finance
How did you become a Nadoes Ranger? By living a life of sex and danger, and ending most sentences with a variation of Shawn, Sean, Shaw and no, Shawno, Shawnee, Fo Shaaaw… etc
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to? Ruthy
Before a rugby game, I … ’ll be honest with you, I enjoy having a pre match poo. It is more relaxing than anything Deepak Chopra could prescribe. Other than that, I visualize big hits off the kick off and running creamworthy angles off the backs.
Where will you be in ten years time? That’s a good question. I’ll be giving back to the Nadoes franchise and Rondebosch Boys High, as these two fine institutions have given me a great deal. Garth might need a new extension to his room in Mason House as Jake’s rugby balls and memorabilia fill up his side of the room, Rawbone will definitely be needing a new pitch roller and Thomas Vaughan will be looking for some teachers grants as he completes his 2nd year as Headmaster at RBHS.
What do you eat for breakfast: Purple Cobras
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: Jesus, Winston Churchill and James Dean
Current facebook status: “Overindulgence leads to Virgin Active being crowded for the next month…”
Youth or Experience: That’s even more difficult to answer than “which came first, the chicken? Or the egg?” Thus, I’m going to have to go with a mixed vaab. Youth and experience mixed, is shawnley the greatest combo.
Favourite Quote: “If you want it, go get it. Fullstop.”
Unusual random fact: . The Nobel Peace Prize medal depicts 3 naked men with their hands on each others shoulders.
Favourite superhero: Captain Planet
Relationship Status: In a relationship
Favourite Nadoes moment: It’s tough to choose between on and off the field moments. My favourite on the field moments would definitely be when we won the 2007 and 2009 Internal League finals. I think my favourite off the field Nadoes moments would be the change room sessions after we won those finals. Apparently a huge vibe was thrown by all!!!
Sleeves or a beater: DEFINITELY A BEATER. Wife beaters have been around since Eve existed!!!
Name: Damion Stander
Nickname: Dutchie
Position: Blindside Flank or 8th man
Teams represented: Bishops 1XV, WP U/18 XV, UCT U/20A1, UCT 2nd XV, Falsebay 1st XV, Nadoes XV 2009
Profession/ Studies: Studying Property Studies
How did you become a Nadoes Ranger?: Saw a few okes throwing the ball around on the bosch fields and it looked pretty sick so thought i’d pull in.
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to?: Donkey, man can he throw a vibe!!!
Before a rugby game, I … play loud music and strap my wrists..
Where will you be in ten years time? throwing a vibe in the changeroom after nadoes win internal league again
What do you eat for breakfast? Jungle Energy Crunch and yogurt
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be… Jake White, John Smit, Luke Watson
Current facebook status: “Oh my God why did I do that?”
Youth or Experience: Experience always wins
Favourite Quote: “Maybe, just once, someone will call me ‘Sir’ without adding, ‘You’re making a scene.’” Homer Simpson
Unusual random fact: Coffee drinkers have sex more frequently than non-coffee drinkers.
Favourite superhero: Batman
Relationship Status: Very single… But thinking about a change
Favourite Nadoes moment: I’d love to say the 2009 final, but I couldn’t make the whole final, so its got to be my first fines meeting. Never in my life have i experienced something so hectic! Its pretty hard to remember the exact details of that night
Sleeves or a beater: a beater for the boys
NADOES PLAYER PROFILES ‘09
Name Keric Allenbrook
Nickname Kerics Hair, Daynes Brother, Sluppers, Cecelia
Position Anywhere really…wing/flank
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to Jed ‘The Godfather’ Elley
Before a Nadoes game, I After getting home from a 3hr practical in which I’ve just dissected Alfred’s right arm (cadaver), I enter the kitchen just in time to see the Great Dayne chomping on his 9th slice of dry bread. With the smell of booze in the air, we make the way to the car remembering to pick up our last weeks awards. Upon arriving at the Green Mile and seeing the boys meeting at the bottom of the stairs brings a quiet tear to the eye. After saying the hello’s/u cha cha’s its down to crunch time and nearing time to bite the bullet.
Where will you be in ten years time? Finishing my doctorate in England then on my way back to Cape Town to be the Nadoes team chiropractor, Oh yes, the franchise will continue for another 10 years!
Favourite cold cereal Tomato Fritos and Peanut Butter sandwich. A good meal for anytime of the day really.
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be Jonah Takalua (Summer Heights High), Eddy Izzard, Tiffany Toth (Google her J)
Current facebook status I used to be Athiest…until I realized I was God.
Youth or Experience The Youth is on fire!
Favourite Quote “I’m Chuck Bass” – Chuck Bass
Unusual random fact Sharks are only found in 2 places in the world, the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Favourite superhero Troutman.
Marital Status Single
Favourite Nadoes moment Receiving a skip pass from Avi and managing to somehow get round my opposite wing, then running 50m down the line to get AB-SOLUTELY smashed by the Queeeeeik cross-cover center in the corner and somehow offloading to Avi on the inside for him to go over for the Nadoes bonus point try against the Panthers! Received the Meerkat for that and it now has its own shelf in my room!! U cha cha!
Sleeves or a beater I’m a sleeves man myself
Name Lloyd James Anderson
Nickname Pokey, Te Poki, Ster,
Position Wing, Fullback, Centre
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to Oooh thats tricky-so many legends to choose from-Jedi, Scotsman, Iron, Donk, Meerkat, Badger, Abbo brothers..how do you choose!
Before a Nadoes game, I I wake up feeling energised-feeding off the slow release of adrenalin which normally accompanies match day Wednesdays. I make sure I either have a naaartjie or green energade chilled and try focus on the game ahead..
Where will you be in ten years time? Hopefully I’ll be a property mogul with plenty free time to take-off for Nadoes Plett tours and the likes!
Favourite cold cereal Pronutro-must be chocolate.
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be Brian Odriscol, Ben Stiller and Dr Dre
Current facebook status Dont have one
*Youth or Experience?*Somewhere inbetween-cant have one without the other..
Favourite Quote: “Life is what happens while you’re making plans”
Unusual random fact: I can pass both ways
Favourite superhero: Incredible Hulk-he’s the only super hero I can think off that could beat King Kong.
Marital Status: NOT Married but not single
Favourite Nadoes moment: It would have to have been in my first full season as a Nadoe..2006 a somewhat transitionary side- a very strong pack coupled with some new faces in the backline under the watchful eye of the old Scottish guard. We were up against a strong Barbarians side in the final that Saturday afternoon and after some very physical exchanges upfront we were 5-0 up with about 4 min to go before a loose pass was intercepted by a Baba who went under the poles to score and convert. Babarians 7-5 up with about three minutes to go..After battling our way into their 22 over the next couple minutes we were awarded a scrum about 15m out. After asking the Scotsman, with some distress(nadoes don’t loose finals)how much time was left on the clock he replied to us ”Ay just focus on this here scrum we have lads” the scrum dominated and the ball went down the backline when James” last pass” Marty through a long ball on the 5m line which was scooped up just before it hit the ground in a single diving motion by “the Badger” Whitehead to score in what was to be the last movement of the game. That try won us the game, the League for the 3rd time in a row and meant we kept our unbeaten record!!Badger Badger Badger…....
Sleeves or a beater? Sleeves
Name Bradley Kenneth van der Westhuizen
Nickname Bermuda, Bradman
Position Loose & tight head prop
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to Coachie
Before a Nadoes game, I I am making my debut this season as I have been playing for hammies & have been out injured for two years. I am rearing to go & cannot wait to make my debut and become a Nadoe. It is something I have been dreaming about since at school,
Where will you be in ten years time? I’m studying construction management so hopefully when I am not being a Nadoe I’ll be a project manager in my spare time.
Favourite cold cereal: Muesli.
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be Os Du Randt. Dwayne Leverock. Janet Jameson.
Current facebook status: I have never had one I leave that for the sluts who cream over the Nadoes vibe..
Youth or Experience? Youth
Favourite Quote: “Why do we fall down? To pick ourselves up” – From the movie Batman Begins
Unusual random fact: I beat Callan Wilko Show n go in the RBHS 100m sprint every year during sports day.
Favourite superhero: Batman. Os Du Randt. Dwayne Leverock
Marital Status: Single
Favourite Nadoes moment: Taking the catch of the tournament on cows corner after making up a fair amount of ground and plucking the ball out from over the boundary.
Sleeves or a beater? Bare Chest
Name Matthew Healey
Nickname Healz / wheelz
Position Centre/ fullback – utility back
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to Donkey and Iron Giant. In my mind the backbone of the current nadoes setup.
Before a Nadoes game, I Wake up very amped having not slept cos of the excitement. Watch some super 14 highlights over a good bowl of pronutro. Then go take a nice long look at the jersey I will play in later that day, thinking about how I wish it were tighter fitting haha. then the day meanders on until finally the moment arrives to run on.. cream
Where will you be in ten years time? Definitely still living in cape town and playin nadoes ruggas. Hopefully driving a siiieecckk audi A5 to toucho’s haha
Favourite cold cereal Pronutro – its got 9 vitamins n iron how can you go wrong.
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be Will Ferrel, Bear Grylls and the poes who stole my phone at tinners last week! I’ll kill him! haha
Current facebook status ‘It is estimated that bears kill over 2 million salmon every year. Attacks from salmon on bears however, are much more rare’
Youth or Experience? The youth is on fire
Favourite Quote: ‘if you don’t chew Big Red then fuck you!’
Unusual random fact: If you run through the rain, you actually get wetter then if you walk.
Favourite superhero: Prawn Fillet
Marital Status: Single
Favourite Nadoes moment: On debut at the ct 10’s giving a cheeky inside flip pass to meerkat to score under the posts. That and my first fines session the first night of the 10’s. 10 cases of free castle between little over 20 guys- Epic!
Sleeves or a beater? Short sleeves normally but I’ll never say no to a beater on a nice nadoes(wednes)day.
Name: Oliver Johnston
Nickname: Olli Boom By yer
Position: Flank
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to: The Donk
Before a Nadoes game, I Try relax, and feel like an unstoppable fucken tornadoe.
Where will you be in ten years time? Prob in charge of some construction project, although never rulling out the chance of being retired on my personal island.
Favourite cold cereal: Frosties
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be Jake White, Anthony Keidies and Jedi
Current facebook status: Uchacha uchacha Harro!!!
Youth or Experience? mmmm
Favourite Quote: ” Ohhh yesss, ” Jason Elley
Unusual random fact: The more u bend steel the harder it gets.
Favourite superhero: Bomber in the WP
Marital Status: NA
Favourite Nadoes moment: First session as fines master at the 10’s tourney
Sleeves or a beater? Are u joking? Obviously beaters
Name: Charles Sanderoff
Nickname: ‘Frodo’ ‘Father’ ‘The Preacher’ ‘Virender Sehwag’
Position: Scrumhalf on the Green Mile and Opening batsmen on the oval…also known to bowl a great line and length, slow but sure.
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to: Its has to be the Scotsman, Stuart Mac. An inspirational Scottish figure, at his old age he’s still fitter and faster than most on the touch field. A stark resemblance to the late William Wallace. A notable mention must also be Dave Lobenstein for showing us all that marriage and children doesn’t mean you cant still have lots of fun.
Before a Nadoes game, I: I would wake up earlier than usual to say my Nadoes Day prayers. I look over the Shire and be happy and proud to be short and powerful. After the prayers I would prepare my sermon for the evening. Inspiration is the key. After a great lunch at the Village I would also then give Samwise Gamgee and Gandalf the Grey a call to get some inspiration, tactical insights and further fellowship. Whilst packing my kit bag I would make sure that the ring was right close to me. In fact the ring stays with me all Nadoes day. I even keep it under the flip of my match day socks on the field or inside the strap of my thigh guard on the cricky field. I tell you the ring got me that try in the final of the 2007 season. The ring got me a 50 against Paul Harris and the ring makes me so powerful and charismatic for a short guy.
Where will you be in ten years time? Owning a huge sports media company…the power of the ring can do amazing things I tell you. In 10 years time the Tornadoes will be a Super 21 franchise playing on pay per view on one of my Satellite channels. Donk will still be playing.
Favourite cold cereal: Muesli. Full of nutrition for growth.
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: Stuart Mac, Nelson Mandela and Madonna
Current facebook status: Off to V Fest this weekend. Gonna be sick!
Youth or Experience? On the border line but through my youth I have gained youthful experience.
Favourite Quote: “All good things come to those who wait”
Unusual random fact: Golfers use an estimated $800 million worth of golf balls annually.
Favourite superhero: Who else but Mr. Baggins himself. Everyone said he was too small. Everyone said he could never do it. But against Awks, dragons and the might of Dark Lord Sauron he proved them all very very wrong.
Marital Status: Currently living with and dating Joe Dirt ‘Gregg Gray’ in Sydney
Favourite Nadoes moment: Scoring a try in the 2007 internal league final. Scoring a 50 in a Nadoes CC match with an opposition bowling attack which included the likes of Proteas spin sensation Paul Harris, Cheese, the flying Dutch man and Sticks. Being the Nadoes formal guest speaker in 2008 was also a great moment in my life.
Sleeves or a beater? Sleeves. I’m not a show off. However I do own a Kings Die Young beater which comes out on special occasions.
Name: Guy Loxton
Nickname: Lock and load; Lockers
Position: Fly-half, No.10
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to: there are three: The Scotsman; The Donk and The Jedi.
Before a Nadoes game, I like to chill, listen to a bit of Jack Johnson and really just kick it. Then as it gets closer to the game I like to watch a couple of rugby highlights to get me amped. (Ma’a Nonu and Percy Montgomery). Then game time, I enjoy relaxing and sorting things out in my head about what I have to do on the field.
Where will you be in 10 years time? Still with the Nadoes, teaching the youth (maybe my son, haha JOKES) how to run a deep switch and load up a long ball..
Favourite cold cereal: Muesli, gets your day started with a bang if you know what I mean.
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: Daniel Carter; Penelope Cruz and Brother Nelson.
Current facebook status: Guy Loxton is Guy Loxton.
Youth or Experience? Um I reckon I’m in the transition phase ha ha, nah youth I aint that old 21.CMON.
Favourite Quote: ‘U Cha Cha’’ : ‘Pushing it’
Unusual random fact: I enjoy the odd gym session in a wifebeater.
Favourite superhero: The Hulk, cause he is bus and wears wifebeaters.
Favourite Nadoes moment: So many, but winning the cup in 2007.
Sleeves or a beater? Beaters all the way, there is nothing like a good wifebeater, I believe they should make wearing a wifebeater a religion.
Name: Great Dayne
Nickname: Greatest
Position: Reverse Cowboy, but if im tired, then her on top.
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to… My Brother, He has achieved so much so young.
Before a Nadoes game, I Pray that I dont kill anyone.
Where will you be in ten years time? Retired on a greek Island watching the Nadoes Game on SkySports
Favourite cold cereal: I dont pollute my body with junk like that
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be Steve Stiffler, Eric Cantona, Jessica Alba
Current facebook status: Kings Die Young
Youth or Experience? Transitionary Phase
Favourite Quote: “Its nothing hectic, Im just an ordinary guy doing extraordinary things” – Devon Light
Unusual random fact: I invented the high five.
Favourite superhero: Superman
Marital Status: Polygamist
Favourite Nadoes moment: Winning the championship in my first year, my second year, my third year and my fourth year. Thats more than 1 hey?
Sleeves or a beater? Beater is better, fact. But, I look good in both. Its a pleasure for the Interview kid, now let me get back to being hectic…. Nadoes – Converting virgins since 1998
Name: Jason James Elley
Nickname: Meerkat, Jimmy, Jimcat, JJ the Jet Plane, Eeeeel ba Neeeel
Position: 15, Chukka, Stix, Rolls Royce got nothing on me.
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to James (Control Alt Delete) he had amazing versatility. What a player, “it’s not how you start….”
Before a Nadoes game, I get up early, as I don’t sleep, open my curtains and feel the vibe of the Nadoes day on my face. I head outside, clean the pool, water the lawn and have a hearty breakfast included with my Alovera smoothie. I then do 500 push ups and 1000 sit ups before hitting the road for a 30km run, I then go to WORK without showering, close at least six R1000000 deals and read the paper twice. I’m home by 6, get ready put my kit on and travel to the game with Donk in my Hummer. I am fast, I am hard, I am illusive, I booze more than any other Nadoe and I don’t sleep. I AM THE MEERKAT!!!
Where will you be in ten years time? Fighting Tigers in India, climbing Mount Everest for the fourth time where I’ll be shooting my next film, Meerkat outlives Ghandi.
Favorite cold cereal: Fresh Alaskan Salmon, caught with my hands
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be Chuck Norris, Vanessa Wood & Stuart Fletcher
Current facebook status: Jason Elley, just swam to Robben island and back in my lunch break!
Youth or Experience? Experience, I’ve never lost a touch game
Favorite Quote: After Scoring the winning try in 2003 in injury time badger said, “Tell Myfanwy to start stretching!!”
Unusual random fact: I own a gentleman’s club in Barrick Street
Favorite superhero: Crusty the Clown, he’s so silly
Marital Status: Bachelor for life
Favorite Nadoes moment: Downing my 16th beer in the changeroom and cleaning Iron Giant through the door with Thornadoe in my pocket! 99, 04, and 05 I think
Sleeves or a beater? Beat her
Name: David Bonellie
Nickname: Bones
Position: Centre
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to: Jedi
Before a Nadoes game, I Definitely hit CHIPPIES for lunch
Where will you be in ten years time? Retired on a farm in Zambia
Favourite cold cereal: Fruit Loops
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be STALIN, TIM RAWBONE, TINKI HEYNS
Current facebook status To abort or not to abort?? Its more than a question.
Youth or Experience? Confused
Favourite Quote: “ITS EMBARRASSING” TOM SQUIB
Unusual random fact: A cat’s urine glows under a black light.
Favourite superhero: CYTHEIRIA AKA “SQUIRT WOMAN”
Marital Status: Engaged
Favourite Nadoes moment: Loosing to the Nadoes in the 2007 internal league final. I played cobras….
Sleeves or a beater? Beater
Name: Garth Olivier
Nickname: Yogi Bear
Position: Used to be- LOCK, probably- 8th MAN, in two months time could be-INSIDE CENTRE.[who knows]
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to: It used to be Mr Nadoes man that lived at the canal. Just the way he used to be so free and nothing used to bother him. Such a chilled guy. But Undoubtedly The Jedi Knight Coaching me through my u 20 years at the bay in Rugby and in life. Then recruiting me for nadoes. The man has got so much passion and so much vvviiiiibe. Daaa Na nanananaaaa na nanananaaaa na Da nananaaaa. Coachy you biscuit.
Before a Nadoes game, I: Like to go and pick up the great White shark from his house clean the bong water off his boots. Hand him some eye drops. Then get to the green mile where the boys are waiting. I like to give everyone at least one high five and then get down on one knee and give Charlie Sanderoff one as well. I then give the iron giant a little shoulder charge just to wake the dormant volcano. I generally don’t tackle donk cause he usually has stitches or cuts that should have been stitched from the weekend. I then try calm Kevin Merry down. He gets quite excited at this point. I then get changed into my siiiiiick nadoes kit. All I need to play are my boots and the nadoes vibe. U CHA CHA.
Where will you be in ten years time? In Mason house with brad. Some ones gotta give the future some direction gotta feed this Nadoe family. .Besides who s going to look after brad if I don’t. Prob be lawyer. Bailing donkey and Mamamamarcel out of jail. Got your back brothers.
Favourite cold cereal: I Don’t usually eat.
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be I really don’t usually eat but I would probably have Tom Dawson Squid. Because he needs to eat something you can’t live with arms like that. . Hugh Bladen. Again. And Klein Jan Tromp my idol in the locking industry. I just want to know how he does it.
Current facebook status: Don’t have one. Friends are much better in real life.
Youth or Experience? I am an elder in the youth league. Although I have had to start stretching before and after touch games recently.
Favourite Quote: Nothing Taste better than feeling thin.
Unusual random fact: You might not think it at first glance, but Bermuda has actually lost 7 more kg s than I have.
Favourite superhero: BRAD MAN
Marital Status: I am at the moment I’m married to my surf board.
Favourite Nadoes moment: My first Cap for the nadoes against hammies 2nd side. Donk and Iron were still boozed from the night before. The Knight had his boots on and James Alt didn’t say a word. Got to share the moment with a guy I’ve played with through school maaaaaatttyy Morris matty matty morris. One of the most awesome games and change room experiences ever. The days when Jason elley was at his peak physical performance. Now days we would be blessed to see those squash court legs on nadoes A. ccccmmmon.
Sleeves or a beater? Sleeves. Guy loxton has put me off beaters for life. It’s almost like over playing a song. Just kills it.
Name: Graham Hugh Barratt
Nickname: Donk
Position: Played 4,5,6,7,8 and 12 but prob best at 6 in my younger years.
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to: Stanley the Jedi Knight Elley (He lives it everyday!)
Before a Nadoes game, I My rituals have surprisingly not changed much over the years.
Before each game, be on the phone to Coachie (Jedi), Anton (Iron Giant), Stu (Scotsman) and Jimmy (Meerkat) thoughout the day. We would talk much about what was going to happen that night out on the field that is the Home of Nadoes Rugby. We would often meet at 36 and watch the previous weeks match that was filmed and then pass the ball around the TV room and get our minds right for the big occasion. We would pack the beers into the cooler-boxes add the ice and wait. It was almost time. I’d leave the boys, go home and get fully kitted and ready, with Nadoes Jacket on I was ready to go. On my way to 36 I always stopped at the Belvedere 7/11, now OK Mini Mart and would purchase two Energades, Lime for me, Orange for the Meerkat. Upon arriving at his house he would greet me with an excited yet focused high five and I would realize that it was nearly game time. My nerves would now begin to set in and it always felt as if I needed to throw-up. We would sit around for a while before packing the car, the kit bag, balls, water-bottles, beers, the works, they were all in the back of the RED TAZ. I would put my bag on the left (passenger seat side) and Jason would put his on the opposite side in the boot. Often we would see many fellow Nadoes making their way in the traffic, Great Dayne picking up Bob Roux on R’Bosch main Rd, Frodo driving slowly just able to see over the steering wheel, Iron Giant listening to heavy metal and the Scotsman always with a fellow Nadoe next to him, be it Andy G, Jamie or Harry’s House he was always willing to lift someone. By the time The Red Taz had hit Wilsack NELLY would be pumping and JJ and I were ready, ready to walk down those stairs, pausing half way to stick our heads out of the gap and shout to the Family and friends below. UCHACHA UCHACHA NADOES. We were here at the field, it was almost time, only an hour to kick-off. Greeted by some emotionally charged high fives it was time to play for the Team that had become part of my life.
Where will you be in ten years time? Pulling into my spot in Arniston for the weekend, all are welcome.
Favourite cold cereal: Strawberry Pops
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be My Wife, Nelson Mandela and Winston (my dog, he’s in the big basket in the sky)
Current facebook status: Job hunting
Youth or Experience? Some say experience im going with Youth
Favourite Quote: Good things happen to good people!
Unusual random fact: I have morning glory syndrome in my left eye.
Favourite superhero: Superman, no-one can beat him, name one?!!
Marital Status: Single but not alone
Favourite Nadoes moment: Every Wednesday night in that Changeroom!
Sleeves or a beater? Sleeves, little sleeves
Name: Phil Quma
Nickname: Drill
Position: Front row
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to: Sean Carey
Before a Nadoes game, I Listen to “Tornado” a song by Mandoza
Favourite cold cereal: All Bran Flakes
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be Theodore “T-Bag” Bagwell, Barack Obama and Jan ( Player23)
Current facebook status: Kings die young
Youth or Experience? Experience
Favourite Quote: “The more you put in the more you get out”, “Can you smell what the Phil is cooking?”
Unusual random fact: It is impossible to lick your own elbow
Favourite superhero: The Hulk oh no, no wait “The Beast “
Favourite Nadoes moment: There are so many but I suppose the most important would be every time I put on the Tornadoes Rugby Jersey
Sleeves or a beater? BEATER
Name: Anton Van den Berg
Nickname: AB or ‘Kwak’, if Loxton’s around…
Position: Anywhere from 9-15, some people (one person) might say a Ruan Pienaar-esque type player…
Which Nadoes legend do you most look up to: Iron Giant…cos he’s the tallest; Stu Mac for his Danie Gerber legs; Donk for his changeroom form; Jason E…sorry Jed Elly for holding onto the Torch for so long & lastly the Real Neil Quayle, for being the Real Neil.
Before a Nadoes game, I sing a few quiet verses of the famous Dev Von Ligtenstein’s “Ons Le By Die Berg” to myself…It gives me strength to play in the Shadow of the Mountain!
Where will you be in ten years time? Still younger and quicker than Jono Snaith is now…
Favourite cold cereal: Rice Krispies – No two “Snap, Crackle or Pop” are the same…
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: Julius Malema and Tim Rawbone…i would then auction off the third spot as a front row seat to possibly one of the funniest dinners ever.
Current facebook status: Anton don’t disco…
Youth or Experience? I’ve had a good run with Youth, but Experience has pre-vailed! (cant believe i just said that, I sound like Jason Elly!)
Favourite Quote: Stranger things have happened…
Unusual random fact: My right arm is made of rubber and easily twisted.
Favourite superhero: Frodo Baggins
Marital Status: Need a girlfriend first…my number is 072 416. . . .
Favourite Nadoes moment: Everytime that jersey goes on over my head!
Sleeves or a beater? By a “Beater” do you mean a ‘Guy Loxton’?...gonna stick with sleeves for now…
